With food coasts soaring, high- and low-end kitchens are taking measure to reduce portions, swap out costly ingredients, and serve more dishes with higher profit margins. [<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120493352022320755.html?mod=at_leisure_main_reviews_days_only">WSJ</a>]
In related news, it doesn&rsquo;t look like wheat prices will drop anytime soon: &ldquo;Consumption has exceeded production in seven of the last eight years.&rdquo; [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/business/worldbusiness/09crop.html?em&ex=1205294400&en=8e4d95e8c98ca590&ei=5087%0A">NYT</a>]
The online reservation page for <a href="http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/ko/index.html">Ko</a> was live for ten minutes on Friday, but now you need a password to enter it. Still, at least you can add the <a href="http://reservations.momofuku.com/">URL</a> to your bookmarks and check it every hour. [<a href="http://eater.com/archives/2008/03/koboom_2.php">Eater</a>]
Did you know that nine large feasts from Boston Market can add up to $1,800? A Queens woman found that out, but since she was using fake checks, she didn&rsquo;t care too much. [<a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/03092008/news/nypdblotter/nypdblotter.htm">NYP</a>]
The <em>Times</em> has a review/promotional article of their own city-beat reporter Jennifer 8. Lee&rsquo;s exploration of Chinese cuisine, <em>The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food</em>. [<a href="http://events.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/books/review/Stern-t.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss">NYT</a>]
Related: <a href=http://nymag.com/daily/food/2007/11/the_fortune_cookie_chronicles.html>Jennifer 8. Lee Tackles Fortune Cookies</a>

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In related news, it doesn’t look like wheat prices will drop anytime soon: “Consumption has exceeded production in seven of the last eight years.” [NYT]

The online reservation page for Ko was live for ten minutes on Friday, but now you need a password to enter it. Still, at least you can add the URL to your bookmarks and check it every hour. [Eater]

Did you know that nine large feasts from Boston Market can add up to $1,800? A Queens woman found that out, but since she was using fake checks, she didn’t care too much. [NYP]

The Times has a review/promotional article of their own city-beat reporter Jennifer 8. Lee’s exploration of Chinese cuisine, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food. [NYT]
Related: Jennifer 8. Lee Tackles Fortune Cookies